Foretackle
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Foretackle is a noun meaning (nautical) The tackle that attaches or hooks on to the pendant (on a masthead or foremast) for the purposes of hoisting, tautening, or securing a stay.
Meaning
(nautical) The tackle that attaches or hooks on to the pendant (on a masthead or foremast) for the purposes of hoisting, tautening, or securing a stay.
Word Forms
- foretackles
- fore-tackle
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include foretopsail, fall, forehook, forestay, tack, tether.
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